Rockwell Automation RECOMM-ENET EtherNet/IP Communications Module - Manual (Page 13)

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Introduction
This manual provides information about the EtherNet/IP
Communications module (RECOMM-ENET) and using it with DPI
AC drives, such as SP600 and GV6000 drives. It is intended for
qualified electrical personnel familiar with installing, programming,
and maintaining AC drives and networks.
The module is mounted in the drive and receives its required power
from the drive. It can be used with other products that implement
DPI, which is a peripheral communication interface. Refer to the
documentation for your product for specific information about how it
works with this module.
1.1 Module Features
The EtherNet/IP Communications module features the following:
• Status indicators that report the status of the drive
communications, module, and network. They are visible both
when the cover is opened and when it is closed.
• I/O, including Logic Command/Reference and up to four pairs of
Datalinks that may be configured for your application using
associated parameters.
• A number of tools to configure the module and connected drive.
These tools include the LCD OIM and VS Utilities software. In
addition, you can use a BOOTP server to configure the network
features on the module (for example, the IP address).
• User-defined fault actions that determine how the module and the
drive respond to communication disruptions on the network.
• Explicit messages are supported.
• Master-Slave or Peer-to-Peer hierarchies can be set up so that
the module and the connected drive can transmit data to and
from either a scanner or another drive on the network.
• Each module has a web page that displays information about the
module, the connected drive, and other DPI devices connected to
the drive.
• The module can be configured to send e-mail messages to
desired addresses when selected drive faults occur and/or are
cleared, and/or when the module takes a communication or idle
fault action.